PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Georgia

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: a) 3 letters of recommendation, with the average student having and one or more strong letters of recommendation from principal investigators or industrial scientists b) CV c) Statement of Purpose (emphasizing career goals, scientific interests, and research experience); at the end of the statement it is helpful to mention the names of any potential BCMB faculty who share these interests. d) Undergraduate transcript. The minimum GPA is 3.0, but the average GPA for entering BCMB students is 3.5 e) An M.S. degree is not required for admission, but a BCMB applicant is expected to have a major in one of the life sciences (biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, biology, etc.) or chemistry. The average entering BCMB student also has about one year of research experience as an undergraduate or postgraduate. f) International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the